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I did. I finally did it.
Apart of me always knew I would do it. That I'd cheat on Cale with Tai.
I wake up in Tai's embrace. He's still asleep, so I quietly sneak out of bed redress and run out of the apartment as if it were on fire. I've got some serious thinking to do.
I make a quick pit stop at my apartment to bathe and change clothes before I have to head to work. My legs are sore and my womanhood is tense. Its as if I can still feel Tai inside of me.
I actually allow myself to reminisce about last night. It wasn't the romantic sexual encounter I'd figured it would be, but it was definitely passionate. And good.
No great!
It's been a long time since I've had great sex. Sex with Cale isn't bad, but there's no spark in our lovemaking anymore. Last night with Tai, I felt like my body was experiencing something it had never felt.
But now I'm left confused. I know what I did was wrong. Cheating is never okay. But I can't bring myself to regret it, not knowing that Cale has been having his own affair, for much longer than I have.
I hate that I beat myself up so bad about accusing him of ill behavior when I flew to India a couple of months ago. Now, I'm pretty sure I was right!
I think back to the text message Miko sent my fiance last night. She mentioned booking reservations at Red's, Cale's favorite steakhouse.
I think I'll drop by there tonight and see for myself.
I've been laying in bed staring at the ceiling for the last hour. I haven't spoken a word, and my throat is begging me to get up and take a drink of water.
My mind is racing a mile a minute, replaying every scene from last night. A mixture of guilt and content consume me as I picture Sora's creamy skin pressed against mine. I can still feel her tight walls wrapped around me as I moved in and out of her.
I need to stop thinking about it before I excite myself too much. Last night was wonderful, but it was still wrong.
I had sex with another man's fiance last night. No matter how strong my feelings are for Sora, what we did last night was unjustifiable.
I feel a migraine coming on from the confusion of the whole situation. One minute I'm relishing in my love for Sora, and her potential reciprocation of those feelings. The next I'm feeling guilty because I know she's supposed to marry Cale in a month.
I decide to get out of bed and shower. I pop two asprins in my mouth before I retreat to the warm sanctuary of my shower. I was hoping that the warm water pounding against my body would help ease my mind. It doesn't. I only end up thinking about Sora more.
Two hours later I find myself entering my parents home in search of the most logical person I know.
Kari.
I find Kari in her bedroom, books and photo negatives sprawled across the bed spread. My sister is sitting criss-cross in the middle of the mess texting; mostly likely T.K.
"Hey Tai." she greets me cheerfully.
"Are you busy?" I ask, motioning to the photos and books on her bed as I sit down.
"Never too busy for my bushy-haired big brother," she smiles, tossing her phone in her lap and giving me her full attention.
I sigh and slump down in the desk chair. "I messed up bad Kari," I tell her looking down at the floor and running my hands through my hair.
"What did you do?" I hear her ask curiously.
"I slept with Sora last night," I tell her with a long exhale.
"Wow," she replies simply while biting her bottom lip. "I wasn't expecting you to say that."
I replay the events of last night, omitting the graphic sex scene of course. Kari listens attentively until the very end, only to speak after I give another loud sigh.
"I guess you were wrong for giving in to her advances so easily. But you have feelings for Sora, it's so obvious. So I would imagine it would be hard to resist the woman you secretly love, when she's practically throwing herself at you." Kari tells me with a shrug.
"I am curious as to why she just showed up out of nowhere and offered herself to you," Kari states tapping her chin as if pondering her next statement. "You think she realized she feels the same?"
I shrug, "I'm not sure. I could only hope that was her reason. We didn't really talk much."
Kari giggles. He laughter is followed by a small cough and a slight groan.
"You okay?" I ask her raising an eyebrow.
She gives me a smile and nods, "I'm fine. Just a small ache from sitting so much."
I eye her suspiciously and nod slowly. "I guess I should head home and rest before work tonight. Tell Mom and Dad I dropped by."
After I bid my younger sister goodbye, I head back to my apartment to get some much need sleep before a long night at the station.
I still can't shake my thoughts of Sora. Maybe she did come to some realization, and she came over last night because she feels the same way about me that I feel about her.
Man that would be great...
"I can't meet with you tonight Mimi. Something big came up. I'll meet with you tomorrow." I say to my best friend in a rushed tone. She says she wants to show me something, but I've got bigger plans tonight.
"Okay," she replies in an odd tone. "Everything alright?"
"Everything's fine," I lie as I applying some eye liner. "I'll call you first thing in the morning."
I should be nervous, angry, or upset about my upcoming activities, but I'm not. I'm preparing to drive Red's and catch Cale and Miko in the act.
I know, I know; I'm no angel in that department either. But apparently Cale and Miko have been secretly seeing each other for the past year!
"Okay, well come by Aros tomorrow so I can show you my surprise okay?" Mimi sounds slightly disappointed, but I'll make it up to her. My plans tonight are a little more imperative.
"I will I promise," I smile reassuringly, even though she can't see it.
I can finally feel my anger begin to rise the closer I get to my destination. I try to formulate a plan of action; What will I actually do upon seeing Cale and Miko sitting at the dinner table together. Will I scream? Will I cry?
Just thinking about is making me nervous now, so i decide I'll just go with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.
I park my truck in the parking garage across the street from the restaurant and walk across the street. Cale and I frequent Red's quite often, He's an idiot for bringing his mistress here!
The hostess greets me with a smile and I smile back motioning towards the bar located in the middle of the restaurant. I take a seat and order an orange juice and vodka. The bartender slides the drink to me a few seconds later, and I sip it quietly as I scan the room for the culprits.
My heat drops as I spot Miko. She's facing me, while the back of Cale's head is his only visible body part. I have to admit Miko looks really pretty. Her long black hair is hanging down over her bust with a straight part down the middle. She's wearing a pretty black Gucci dress and her make-up is flawless as she smiles from ear to ear. She looks so happy sitting there conversing with my fiance.
I down my drink and take a deep breath, before standing and making my way to their table. I decide I won't speak first, I'll let them notice me first, before I make my presence known.
I'm about ten feet away from the table when Miko looks up from their conversation and notices me approaching. She's got a look of surprise on her face, but not a look of fear. I suddenly see why.
I don't know how I didn't realize it sooner, but it becomes very apparent as he turns around.
The man at the table is not my fiance.
I'm not sure what 'Big Plans' Sora had to tend to so badly that she couldn't meet with me, but I'm really disappointed.
I spent a lot of my spare time improving the designs for Sora's new clothing line. I even drew up a few of my own! I met with a good friend of mine from college and asked her to create a real prototype of one of the designs so I could show Sora. She'll be so proud of me!
But, she's too busy tonight I guess.
"Hello Mrs. Ishida," I hear Matt purr in my ear as he wraps his arms around my waist from behind.
I'm standing at my dresser looking over my designs again. "Tachikawa-Ishida" I correct him playfully.
"Those are nice," he compliments tracing one of the papers with his finger.
"Yeah, I wanted to surprise Sora with these tonight, but she's busy." I pout.
Matt chuckles and kisses my cheek. "Well, I've got a surprise for you Mimi."
I grin and turn in his arms quickly. "What is it!"
He laughs, "We have to get in the car and drive to it."
"Yay!" I squeak happily. "Let me grab my flip flops and purse." I state running into my closet to find a pink pair of sandals to match my tank top. It's eight o'clock, but the air outside is still pretty warm, so I decide to keep my white shorts on.
I, of course, spend about five minutes brushing out my hair out, just in case we're going somewhere really public. I've always got to look my best!
We drive about twenty minutes east of the downtown area, before Matt stops the car and blindfolds me.
"Matt!" I screech in protest.
"Its only for a minute Mimi. I don't want to ruin the surprise." I hear him say as my vision is blackened.
We drive a few minutes longer before the car stops and I hear Matt get out. Seconds later I feel the passenger door open, and Matt helps me out of the car. We walk into a building and stand still for a few minutes before I hear the 'ding' of an elevator arriving.
"Where are we going Matty?" I whine childishly. I hate waiting, especially for surprises.
"Only a few more minute Meems." He says. I can feel his energy shift and he's tapping his foot. He's nervous about something.
When the elevator halts, the sound rings out again, and I hear the doors slide open again. We step out and walk a few feet forward. I hear Matt fumbling with a key and lock.
"Okay," He announces as we step through the threshold. "Here we are." He removes the blindfold, and my vision adjusts to the sight before me.
We're in an empty apartment living room.
"Where are we?" I ask confused.
"Our new home..." Matt replies quietly.
I whip my head around to him. My jaw nearly drops to the ground. Our new home?
I don't reply immediately. Instead, I explore the apartment a little bit first. The living room, where we are currently standing his a nice sized, enough room for the two of us and our select friends. Next I enter the small kitchen, separated from the living room by the counters. It's nice and quaint, with tile floors.
I cross the living room to the large picture window, which displays a beautiful view with downtown Odiba in the distance. I'm surprised to notice we're on the top floor.
There are two bedrooms in the back of the apartment, as well as one bathroom.
"I figured I could use the extra room for my guitars and you could work on your designs in here as well." Matt states from behind me. I nod my head dumbly, still in awe.
"Well..." he presses, "What do you think?"
"I love it," I reply quietly. I walk over to my husband and wrap my arms around his torso. "Thank you Matt."
"No problem. We're married now. We need our on space." He states embracing me. "A friend of my uncle's mentioned having an apartment for rent. So I took it."
"It's not the penthouse or mansion we wanted," he continues. "But it'll be ours."
"Its perfect Matt." I squeal, jumping up and wrapping my legs around my husband. He loses his balance and has to lean against the wall to support both of us.
"I love you so much Matt." I say, showering his lips with kisses.
"I love you too Mimi," he replies returning the kisses.
I can't believe we're finally going to have our own place. I'm excited to start my new home with my wonderful husband.
"Sora?" Miko's words snap me out of my daze.
"Where is Cale?" I ask completely confused. I'm standing in front of Miko and her dinner date; and though he is very familiar; he is not my soon-to-be husband.
"Umm...I don't know," Miko replies just as confused.
"But you...You guys...Dinner at Red's..." I stumble across my words. I have no idea what is going on right now.
"Sora Takenouchi right?" Miko's male companion asks me. I don't respond and so he doesn't bother to say anything else.
My breathing is getting heavy and I'm on the verge of passing out. So I turn on my heels and dash out of the restaurant. I'm halfway across the street when I hear Miko calling me.
"Sora! Sora Wait!" Her stilettos click as she sprints across the streets after me. "Sora wait!" she grabs my arm, stopping my getaway.
"Sora what is going on?" she pleads with me. I turn and face her significantly shorter frame.
"Miko. You were supposed to be here with Cale tonight. I read the text message!" I yell in her face.
Miko raises both eyebrows and suppresses a laugh. "Oh my gosh Sora. I'm so sorry!"
"What are you talking about," I snap, tears threatening my eyes. This can't be happening!
"Sora that text was mistakenly sent to Cale." Miko states, "Every time I try to text Caesar. The scroll ball automatically rolls down to Cale's name underneath it." she explains. "He keeps telling me to get it fixed, but I never got around to its." she shrugs sheepishly.
I feel my heart shattering a into pieces inside of my chest. This cannot be happening!
"I even sent a text apologizing right after." she adds.
I can't believe It! A wrongfully sent text message? I cheated on Cale over a wrongfully sent text message. I've probably fucked up the greatest friendship I've ever had, over a wrongfully sent text message.
I know Caesar Sartino well. He's a popular international model and actor. He looks nothing like Cale either.
"I can see how you might have misinterpreted the text Sora. With me saying Caesar was keeping me a secret for so long. The predicament I was mentioning was his fame. He's suppose to be this big sex symbol, so he wants to seem available for his image. Having a girlfriend doesn't make you seem very desirable. We've been dating for over a year and we still have to sneak around to go on dates."
"But you booked reservations at Red's," I ask more than state.
"Cale suggested it." she shrugs again. "I'm really sorry Sora. I'm getting my new phone Monday. It won't happen again." I nod, but my mind is else where.
"I've got to go finish my date Sora," Miko states sheepishly. "Again, I'm really sorry,"
I don't bother responding and she walks off across the street.
Dammit Sora! You've really fucked up this time!
Cookies to everyone who had already figured out that Miko once again accidently texted Cale!
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